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Pamela McCoy Debuts Fall Apparel Collection on ShopNBC Today

Pamela McCoy is debuting her new fall apparel collection today on ShopNBC during a “Meet the Designers” event at 1 pm, and 5 pm ET.  (She has already made three TV appearances — at 12 a.m., 4 a.m., 8 a.m. ET — and a webcast appearance at 1 a.m. ET.)  In an announcedment, the network explained that the event “focuses on the designers behind the collections, and will feature the return of Omar Torres jewelry, plus new arrivals from Anuschka Handbags, Christian Audigier Watches and Gems en Vogue II.”  Details on new items from  The Pamela McCoy Collection appear after the jump.  More »

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Style Concious Watch “Sex in the City 2″ and Play “Guess the Designer”

Sure, the movie has been panned to smithereens even by fans of the original TV show, but SATC 2 does offer savvy viewers the chance to guess which uncredited designer created this piece of apparel or that piece of jewelry.  Perhaps more important, according to Cynthia Sliwa, writing at JCK Online, the movie conveys several key marketing messages about jewelry — about its romance, its universal, cross-cultural appeal, and its ability to add one-of-a-kind distinctiveness to the wearer.  JCK Online June 2010

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UK Newspaper Advises on World Cup Football-Inspired Fashions

One of the recommendations, coming under the heading of “subtle support,” is a Butler & Wilson Crystal Union Jack bangle, offered for sale for £76.50 at QVC UK.  Coming under “fearless fan” are such things as a Union Jack scarf (pictured left).  The Flintshire Chronicle (UK) Jun. 7, 2010

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Accessories King Steve Russo Signs Licensing Pact with Carlos Falci

May 25th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Accessories (Fashion), Bricks-and-Mortar, Product Categories

In a seemingly odd match, Steve Russo — whose New York-based company imports and sells Hello Kitty- and Hannah Montana-emblazoned back-to-school gear — has signed a five-year licensing agreement with handbag designer Carlos Falci, one of whose distribution channels is electronic retail on HSN.  “Sources said the agreement is a cornerstone for Russo’s plan to build a New York-based empire in luxury handbags.”  The New York Post  May 25, 2010

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zpr Zipper-Panel Handbags to Debut on QVC Tomorrow

May 18th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Accessories (Fashion)

Husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Chris and Kat Costello will make it to “The Show” tomorrow on QVC between 7 and 9 a.m. EDT.  Their product?  Teenager-friendly handbags made out of colorful, mix-and-match zippered panelsRichmond (VA) Times-Dispatch May 18, 2010

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Bravo’s Rachel Zoe to Debut Accessories Line on QVC

September 8th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Accessories (Fashion), DRTV Retailer

Celebrity stylist and Bravo star Rachel Zoe will debut a line of affordable clothing and accessories from Bryant Park during New York’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on QVC, September 12, from 8-11 p.m. EDT.  Charlotte Examiner (NC) Sept. 4, 2009

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Fashion Accessories are Fast-Growing Merch Categories at DRTV Networks

July 13th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Accessories (Fashion)

Anthony Nak, Judith Ripka, Leslie Greene, Carlos Falchi and Loulou de la Falaise are some of the designers who have launched collections on HSN and QVC in the past few years.  Both networks say handbags, belts and other style items are increasingly important sales categories. San Jose Mercury News (CA) July 10, 2009

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